Bosh, who last played in an NBA game in February 2016, says basketball is 'one of the main things that I'm trying to get back to.'

By Gilbert McGregor

Chris Bosh, who last played an NBA game in February 2016, reiterated his desire to return to NBA action in an interview with Rebecca Haarlow during the second quarter of a preseason game between the Knicks and Wizards Monday night.

When asked about his current status as a player, Bosh said: "I have to remind people that I'm not retired yet, I haven't made up my mind." The two-time NBA champion continued, saying "basketball is still in my heart and on my mind, and that's one of the main things that I'm trying to get back to. I always have to tell people that I'm still going."

Over a year ago, the issues with his blood clots were ruled by the league and its player's union as career-ending.

After being selected with the No. 4 overall pick by the Toronto Raptors in 2003, the 6-foot-11 lefty spent the first seven seasons of his career with the franchise. In his time with the Raptors, Bosh earned five All-Star selections and was named Second Team All-NBA in 2007.

In 2010, Bosh left via free agency to join the Miami Heat, where he would earn six more All-Star selections and win back-to-back NBA titles in 2012 and 2013. It was in Miami where Bosh developed a strong relationship with the Knicks current head coach David Fizdale, who he was in New York to support on Monday night.

Bosh, who this summer said he could be a 3-and-D guy for a team, fits the bill of the ideal big man in today's game. In his most recent two seasons, he connected on nearly 37 percent of 4.0 3-point attempts per game and in 893 career games, Bosh has posted averages of 19.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.